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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,462.20, 303,942.90 and 127,582.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,462.20, 303,942.90 and 127,582.20 is: 191,530.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,462.20 : 303,942.90 = 127,582.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,462.20/303,942.90 = 127,582.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,462.20x = 303,942.90 × 127,582.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,462.20x = 38,777,703,856.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,777,703,856.38/202,462.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,530.59

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